CHIRP Research Administrator

Job Details

Merrimack College is a selective, private college in a beautiful, residential setting — just minutes from Boston, Massachusetts.

Position Overview:

The CHIRP Research Administrator will assist with the operations of multiple grants/projects for psychology and neuroscience faculty within the Center for Health Innovation, Research and Policy (CHIRP).

Position Responsibilities

• Supporting Psychology/Neuroscience Principal Investigators, and the CHIRP Assistant Director.
• Supervise and manage student research assistants including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training and scheduling.
• Assist the CHIRP Assistant Director in day-to-day operations of CHIRP, including contracts, procurement of equipment and supplies, related to the Psychology/ Neuroscience faculty.
• Assist with data collection, coding, analysis, manuscripts and presentations for Psychology/Neuroscience research. Additionally, assist with conducting interviews and consents/assents and other applicable study screenings.
• Assist with the development of protocols, IRB submissions, compliance reviews, grant reports and troubleshooting for the Psychology/Neuroscience faculty.
• Assist with project set-up and management in REDCap.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience Requirement(s)

Education: Master’s level preferred; bachelor’s degree required.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of operational and project management experience, preferably in a research environment, and related to Psychology/Neuroscience research. Experience with budgeting, purchasing and ordering, in an academic or research organization. Experience with supervising and management of student workers. Experience with database and reporting software. Experience with IRB submissions and modifications, preferred.

Skills: Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Proven ability to communicate successfully with team members, students, faculty and administrators. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and juggle competing priorities. Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.

Application Materials Should Include:

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission and our values.
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until qualified candidates are identified. This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Work Location

• This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $62,500